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Year in Review – UK Regional Labour Market Trends, January 2025
Regional disparities in recruitment highlight increasing economic imbalances across the UK. In 2024, London was the only region to see YoY growth, boosting its share of total vacancies from 34.4% to 36.8%.
Year in Review – UK Life Sciences Labour Market Trends, January 2025
After a subdued 2023, the UK’s life sciences industry saw stabilised recruitment in 2024, with vacancies rising 5.2% year-on-year to 7,521.
Year in Review – UK Legal Labour Market Trends, January 2025
Amid political transition and economic recovery, 2024 proved largely positive for the UK legal sector, with vacancies rising 14.2% across England and Wales. A post-election surge in M&A activity, especially large-cap buyouts, drove demand for legal professionals, aided by falling interest rates.
Quick insights on hiring trends, industry shifts, and key sector developments to keep you informed in today’s dynamic job market.
Law Snapshot
Stay informed with the latest insights on labour market shifts, hiring patterns, and industry-specific analytics. Our Snapshots highlight key developments across multiple sectors, helping you navigate the evolving recruitment landscape.
Insurance Snapshot
Stay informed with the latest insights on labour market shifts, hiring patterns, and industry-specific analytics. Our Snapshots highlight key developments across multiple sectors, helping you navigate the evolving recruitment landscape.
BBC News: £150,000 starting salaries as firms fight for staff
BBC News published a story using Vacancysoft and BCL Legal data on how vacancies for London-based associates rose 131% year-on-year last year. Read the full article here.
City A.M.: Katten hikes London associate pay as competition for City law firms soar
City A.M. published a story using Vacancysoft and BCL Legal data on how London-based law firms have been struggling to fill job vacancies during the pandemic. Read the full article here.
FT: London law firms struggle to fill jobs as competition for applicants soars
The FT published a story using Vacancysoft data on how London-based law firms are struggling to fill job vacancies as soaring demand for legal services has resulted in a shortage of permanent staff. Read it here now.
Our CEO, James Chaplin, provides insight into business, operations and thought leadership at Vacancysoft.
Deciphering Trump’s Trade Strategy
Following the April 2nd “Liberation Day” announcement, financial markets plunged as the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Brent crude dropped over 10%, while gold prices soared to record highs amid rising volatility and a weakening U.S. dollar.
The AI revolution
AI is the buzzword everywhere, and while more people are becoming familiar with how it can support them, questions remain about its long-term impact on jobs and industry.
Trump, Tariffs and the implications for the UK
Since Bretton Woods in 1944, Western economic policy has favored reducing trade barriers for growth. The world’s largest economy imposing broad tariffs marks a major shift with deep global market implications.
Our partners in the recruitment industry share their thought leadership insights, advice, and best practices.
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Read the latest news on the recruitment and staffing industry through stories powered by Vacancysoft’s labour market data, analysis and our thought leadership pieces.
Manchester lawyer vacancies continue rising as city stakes claim as UK legal litigation, personal injury and insurance hotspot — new report
Vacancies in the UK’s architectural practices are on the rebound after suffering a big setback during the first year of the pandemic — however, they are yet to reach the recruitment levels seen in 2019, according to a new report.
Quarterly record for UK risk insurance vacancies broken in Q1 2022 with AXA continuing to dominate recruitment
Vacancies in the UK’s architectural practices are on the rebound after suffering a big setback during the first year of the pandemic — however, they are yet to reach the recruitment levels seen in 2019, according to a new report.
Golden Triangle life sciences recruitment continues to boom in 2022 with record number of jobs published in first quarter — new report
Vacancies in the UK’s architectural practices are on the rebound after suffering a big setback during the first year of the pandemic — however, they are yet to reach the recruitment levels seen in 2019, according to a new report.
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